The Late Micheal Sugrue Micheal Sugrue of Beenbane and Birmingham- Micheal Sugrue, formerly of Beenbane passed away recently in Birmingham. Micheal emigrated in 1948 and like many more of his countrymen started in the construction business. After some time hi started his own company employing many men from Kerry and other parts of Ireland doing contract work for the building trade. In 1958 Micheal, Edward O'Sullivan (Sneem), Eamonn Flanagan (Roscommon) and current Waterville Club chairman Paddy Fogarty were founder members of the St Brendan's GAA Club. Micheal was the driving force behind this club up to recent times. Micheal attended his first All Ireland Football Final in 1946 and was at every final up to 2006 except for 1947 when the final was played in the Polo Grounds, New York. His wife Catherine accompanied him at most All Irelands whether Kerry were involved or not. He was always a great follower of the Waterville club and constantly kept in touch with events locally. Micheal's funeral took place at St Dunstan's church King's Heath, Birmingham and was attended by a large crowd of friends, former workmates and extended family. The funeral mass was celebrated by Fr Fitzpatrick from Kilmakerin. Geraldine Fogarty travelled from London to sing at the mass and later at the graveside. Waterville GAA club extends its sympathy to Micheal's wife Catherine, his family Micheal, Patricia, Diane, Catherine, Caroline and Denis. Micheal has two nephews living in Waterville, Gerard and John Joe Curran. We extend our sympathy to them and their families also. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anan dilis, is go raibh se ar sheis lamh De Courtesy of the Kerryman July 2nd Tweet

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